I am known for opening the refrigerator and creating a quick and healthy dish. I was looking at baby kale and 2 pieces of bone-in chicken breast along with zucchini, eggplant and red onions. I decided to make a pesto! Go ahead and give this one a try!

Baccala is a family tradition and it does take work to prepare but most Italians will serve this dish on Christmas Eve. Of course you can find baccala at my favorite Italian market in Hartford – D&D Market!

Every time I make these deviled eggs it is a last minute decision. (The Italian in me … there is not enough food) They are always gone and I always think to myself – If there are any left I will make egg salad for lunch the next day but I have not had the opportunity yet. Maybe I should take some out before I set them out next time!

Don't we all LOVE bacon?? Of course we do.. How about a breakfast sandwich wrapped with bacon. I am not even sure what inspired me to make this but it all started as I was laying out the bacon on a baking sheet for breakfast and this is what happened!

Try my Bacon wrapped chicken and sage recipe for your next dinner party! You can prepare it in a flash and the presentation will look like it took you hours! This is a great paleo recipe or gluten free to enjoy without the guilt and all the flavor! Enjoy..

I know - I know - I am Italian. However, we have Labanese friends and they would bring over pita bread, grape leaves and kibbeh. So good! I remember how my Nana's friend could take a large pieces of pita and rip it in 1/2 the long way so each person got one half of a large pita and made us an amazing sandwich. Sometimes I wish i was that little girl in at my Nana's house!

I love lamb and that is the traditional way to make kibbeh but not everyone enjoys it so I decided to make it with beef and will put out a large platter to serve the kibbeh by adding grape leaves, hummus, tabouleh, lettuce, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives and extra-virgin olive oil.

Don't you love a romantic dinner to share with your spouse or friend? Of course you do but without the long preparation and big mess to clean up! This one-pot recipe is a perfect dinner for two and a big smile from the beautiful presentation and the smell will be sensational.

I added kale but you can use any green leaf such as spinach. If you want to add a little heat toss in chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes.

I wasn’t sure what to prepare for dinner and saw Cod at my local fish market and quickly thought about fennel and created this amazing meal. It was so easy to prepare this Baked Cod and Fennel in a Package and it is a great Paleo Recipe for a quick weeknight meal or any night.

Actually how cute are these packages to serve your guests. Everyone can open their own package and squeeze their lemon wedge to enjoy this delicious meal!

This is one of my favorite recipes, and every time I host brunch, I know my guests will enjoy this delicious breakfast! This dish goes first as part of my brunch menu. It is a great feeling when all of your guests can’t stop talking about the baked French toast.

Hubby and I love sweet potato fries with our burgers! However tonight as was I holding 2 thin sweet potatoes I quickly decided to change it up a little. I took out my mandoline to make chips! As a little surprise I even made a Paleo sriracha dipping sauce!

My husband loves short ribs and every time we go out to dinner and they are on the menu he wants to try them - just to check if they are better than mine! I really wish he would stop doing that because he is always disappointed! I try to tell him to order something else but he never listens...

I have another great short rib recipe but made this one a little different and we really liked the balsamic glaze.

Tip: Buy a little extra as they are even better the next day! Also, when at the butcher I like then a little smaller as they fit in the pan better. If they only have the longer short ribs just ask them to cut in half and will gladly!